Trial of Oral Melatonin in Elevated Blood Pressure

NCT ID: NCT03764020

Last Updated: 2019-04-10

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

320 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-06-01

Study Completion Date

2019-12-01

Brief Summary

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Since, lowering blood pressure (BP) in elevated blood pressure individuals represents an excellent opportunity to for primary prevention of hypertension (HTN). Therefore, it is planned to use a safe treatment option - oral melatonin supplementation - associated with lifestyle interventions according to the American college of cardiology/American heart association (ACC/AHA) 2013 guideline in elevated blood pressure individuals to mitigate systolic and diastolic BP and ultimately, to prevent the development of HTN.

Hypothesis:

Melatonin therapy can lower the systolic and diastolic BP of elevated blood pressure individuals Melatonin can attenuate levels of circulatory biomarkers of Hs- CRP, Cholesterol, LDL-c and triglyceride

Detailed Description

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Study design: Randomized controlled trial (RCT)

Study population: Elevated blood pressure individuals who present themselves at the outpatient clinics of Tehran Heart Centre(THC) , seeking blood pressure treatment and who have a systolic blood pressure of 120-129 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure of =80 mmHg.

Treatment groups: Melatonin 3 mg versus placebo

sample size: 160 per group ( 320 overall)

Treatment allocation: After completing informed consent and prior to randomization, all participants undergo complete physical examination and laboratory test. Baseline levels of inflammatory biomarkers and pregnancy test (for women in reproductive age) will be performed. Sleep quality, actual sleep time, and sleep latency will be recorded.

Treatment plan: Three weeks melatonin 3 Mg or placebo one hour before bedtime has been planned. All of the melatonin and placebo capsules will be supplied from a single hospital pharmacy and free of charge to the participants. Melatonin and placebo capsules will be identical. Participants will receive a three weeks supply at the assignment time. Besides, all participants will receive a careful plan of adherence to a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, instruction for avoidance of tobacco use and maintenance of a healthy body mass index (BMI) according to 2013ACC/ AHA guideline.

Follow up: Three weeks

Conditions

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Elevated Blood Pressure

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Melatonin 3 Mg or placebo associated with life style modification according to 2013ACC/ AHA guideline has been planned in parallel fashion for three weeks of follow up. Participants allocated to each group will stay at the same interventional group for entire follow up period of three weeks.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Outcome Assessors
Triple blinding is planned. All participants, medical providers and outcome evaluators will be blinded about treatment arms.

The THC pharmacy will dispense the medication and perform the randomization. Melatonin capsule and placebo will be completely identical.

Study Groups

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Melatonin

Intervention group1:

Melatonin,capsule,3 mg, one dose one hour before bedtime, three weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Melatonin/experimental

Intervention Type DRUG

Melatonin ,capsule, 3 mg, one dose one hour before bedtime, for three weeks along with life style modification according to ACC/AHA 2013 guideline.

Placebo

Intervention group2 :

Placebo, capsule, 3 mg, one dose one hour before bedtime, for three weeks

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo oral capsule/placebo comparator

Intervention Type DRUG

3 mg placebo capsule one hour before bedtime for three weeks along with life style modification according to ACC/AHA 2013 guideline

Interventions

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Placebo oral capsule/placebo comparator

3 mg placebo capsule one hour before bedtime for three weeks along with life style modification according to ACC/AHA 2013 guideline

Intervention Type DRUG

Melatonin/experimental

Melatonin ,capsule, 3 mg, one dose one hour before bedtime, for three weeks along with life style modification according to ACC/AHA 2013 guideline.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Placebo Melatona

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Individuals with systolic blood pressure120-129 and/or diastolic blood pressure =80mmHg
* Negative pregnancy test for women at productive age
* Baseline melatonin and biomarkers level and complete liver function tests within normal range

Exclusion Criteria

* Previous history of hypersensitivity of melatonin
* Past history of using antihypertensive treatment
* Past medical history of hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, (i.e. coronary artery disease), and diabetes mellitus, epilepsy and other physician documented diseases
* Use of beta-blockers, sleep aids, warfarin, flaxseed, soy and supplements
Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Tehran University of Medical Sciences

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Zinat Hatmi

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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zinat Hatmi, Dr

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Central Contacts

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zinat Hatmi

Role: CONTACT

+982164053219

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TUMS

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Identifier Source: org_study_id

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